Jérôme Roussillon
A dynamic left-back from Guadeloupe whose powerful runs and defensive grit made him a mainstay in France's top flight.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Guadeloupean footballer·Birthday: January 6·Millennials
Biography
Jérôme Roussillon's path to professional football was one of steady ascent through the French league system. Born in the Parisian suburb of Sarcelles, he developed his game in the academies of amateur clubs before his breakthrough at Sochaux. It was there his potential as a modern, attacking full-back became clear, leading to a move to Montpellier in 2015. At Montpellier, he established himself as a first-team fixture, his marauding runs down the left flank and tenacious defending catching the eye of bigger clubs. This earned him a transfer to the Bundesliga with VfL Wolfsburg, where he experienced European competition. Despite the challenges of adapting abroad, Roussillon's career is defined by consistency and athleticism at the highest levels of French and German football. Proud of his heritage, he has chosen to represent Guadeloupe internationally, bringing his experience to the Caribbean side.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jérôme was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jérôme Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jérôme's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 100 appearances in Ligue 1 for Montpellier, becoming their starting left-back for four seasons.
- Played in the UEFA Europa League for German club VfL Wolfsburg after his transfer in 2018.
- Helped Montpellier achieve a top-half finish in Ligue 1 multiple seasons, a significant feat for the club.
- Represented Guadeloupe in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, starting in their group stage matches.
Did You Know?
He is of Guadeloupean descent through his parents and chose to represent them internationally instead of France.
Before focusing on football, he practiced judo as a child.
His younger brother, Jonathan Roussillon, is also a professional footballer.
He made his professional debut for Sochaux in a Coupe de la Ligue match in 2011.
“My job is to get forward, support the attack, and then recover—it's a complete role.”
